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Name of Program:
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Indian Health Service Loan Repayment Program
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Program Web site:
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http://www.ihs.gov/JobsCareerDevelop/DHPS/LRP/ |
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Designation (Fund Source):
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Eligible Specialties:
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All health professions are eligible to apply to the LRP. However, physicians and nurses have historically received the highest priority for selection into the program.
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Service Requirements (formerly Service Stipulation):
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Are committed to practice at an IHS or other Indian health program priority site, demonstrated by enclosing a signed contract to serve at such a site; are free to begin service on or before September 30th, in a full-time clinical practice for two continuous years in an approved IHS or other Indian health program priority site. Minimum 2-year service contract.
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Who Can Apply:
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U.S. Citizens; and must have a degree in medicine, osteopathy, dentistry or other health profession.
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Deadline(s):
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Monthly awards cycles will be conducted until September 30 or until all funds are exhausted, whichever comes first. Historically, the LRP receives its appropriation in January. Subsequent monthly deadline dates are scheduled for the Friday of the second full week of each month.
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Repayment/Scholarship terms:
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Amount of repayment per year of service:
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The LRP will pay participants up to $20,000 per year in exchange for signing a minimum 2-year service contract.
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How to Apply:
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Additional Information/Comments:
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Contact person(s):
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Name, title:
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Jackie Santiago, Chief for Loan Repayment Program
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Agency name:
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Indian Health Service
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Address:
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801 Thompson Avenue, Suite 120,
Rockville, MD 20852
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Phone:
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(301) 443-2486
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FAX:
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(301) 443-4815
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E-Mail:
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jackie.santiago@ihs.gov
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